Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 87 schools across Stockton-on-Tees. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Stockton-on-Tees has 87 primary & secondary schools, of which 13 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 65 rated Good — 90% of primary & secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Red House School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Stockton-on-Tees follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

87
Total schools
13
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
65.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Red House School
Not applicable
 — 97 View school
🥈 Yarm Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
🥉 Oakdene Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Wynyard Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
5. Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
8. Preston Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Hartburn Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. Durham Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Ash Trees Academy
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
12. The Links Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Roseberry Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Mandale Mill Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Oxbridge Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Norton Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Myton Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
18. Levendale Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
20. The Oak Tree Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
There are 87 primary & secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, of which 13 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Stockton-on-Tees?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Stockton-on-Tees is Red House School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Stockton-on-Tees?
Primary and secondary school applications in Stockton-on-Tees are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Stockton-on-Tees council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Stockton-on-Tees?
15% of primary & secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 87.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.